100% Pinot Noir from John Sebastiano Vineyard on the eastern edge of Sta Rita Hills with marina sand and Chamise-shaly loam soils and vines planted in 2007. Partial whole cluster vinification with 5 day cold soak and 7 day fermentation. Aged 15 months in French oak (42% new). 7 barrels produced. Winemaker: Ryan Deovlet
A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby. Fresh, focused varietal. B(alance)=3: Tight knit components in harmony. C(omplexity)=2: Red and dark berries, herbs, earth. D(epth)=1: Compact mouthfeel. Even palate and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
Fine specimen of Santa Barbara pinot.
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11/8/2019 - WineTally Likes this wine:
100% Pinot Noir
from John Sebastiano Vineyard on the eastern edge of Sta Rita Hills
with marina sand and Chamise-shaly loam soils
and vines planted in 2007.
Partial whole cluster vinification with 5 day cold soak
and 7 day fermentation.
Aged 15 months in French oak (42% new).
7 barrels produced.
Winemaker: Ryan Deovlet
A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby. Fresh, focused varietal.
B(alance)=3: Tight knit components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Red and dark berries, herbs, earth.
D(epth)=1: Compact mouthfeel. Even palate and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
Fine specimen of Santa Barbara pinot.
For story-telling label graphics, see:
[https://www.instagram.com/WineTally/]
[https://www.facebook.com/WineTally/]
For video explanation (in 8 languages), see
Wine Tally on [https://www.youtube.com]
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5/11/2019 - coop0215 wrote:
It was good
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2/15/2019 - ramclain Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful and smooth Pinot at this age with nice notes of cherry and red fruit.
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1/1/2017 - Livinlifegood Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great well rounded fruit forward Paso style Pinot!
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